Laura Rothenhausen
Southbury,CT
Summary
Accomplished Dental Hygienist with 28 years of experience and well versed in all aspects of dental office operations. Expert at maintaining dental health and preventing disease through routine hygiene visits and patient education. Quick to build relationships with patients while working quickly and efficiently to stay on schedule. Talented at working with diverse personality types to provide an upbeat work environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
Meriden, CT
10.2020 - Current
- Carried out advanced dental hygiene services.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in EMPS.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing and brushing.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums with OralID
Dental Hygienist
Gentle Dental
Monroe, CT
08.2007 - 01.2016
- Streamlined office operations by introducing advanced tooth cleaning and digital radiography procedures
- Introduced Patterson Software to manage dental records
- Created Recall System.
Dental Hygienist/Office Manager
Barbara Devine DMD
Greenwich, CT
07.2000 - 01.2005
- Handled all front desk functions and management duties while possessing a strong sense of ownership and accountability for the practice
- Assisted Dr Devine with all new patient exams, treatment planning, scheduling and financial arrangements
- Lab work included taking impressions, pouring models, mounting models on articulators, making custom trays, stents, bleaching trays, mouth guards and appliances. Coordinated all lab cases.
Dental Hygienist
Frank Petronella DDS
Yonkers, NY
10.1999 - 07.2000
- Provided dental hygiene services and patient education
- Ordered all supplies and managed inventory
- Created and managed recall system.
Dental Hygienist
Frank Graziano DDS, MAGD
Eastchester, NY
10.1996 - 01.1999
- Provided dental hygiene and patient education in a comprehensive care practice
- Created Patient Protocol Policy to reorganize/improve the hygiene appointment
- Reorganized and managed the recall system for maximum office production and patient care
- Actively participated in treatment planning.
Dental Hygienist
Dental Staffers
Pearl River, NY
07.1996 - 12.2010
- Provided dental hygiene services and patient education in all types of dental practices on a temporary basis.
Education
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
State University of New York
Farmingdale NY06.1996
Skills
- Soft Tissue Management (STM)
- Oral Cancer Screenings using OralID
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Dental Disease Management
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Digital Radiographs
- Zoom Bleaching
- Sealant Application
- Fluoride Application
- Patient Records Management
- Gemini Laser Therapy
- Local Anesthesia administration
Certification
- Pankey Institutes Hygiene Program
- Dr. Michael Schuester's Center for Career Development
- Dentrix Dental Sysytems High Tech Training
Timeline
Dental Hygienist
Aspen Dental
10.2020 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Gentle Dental
08.2007 - 01.2016
Dental Hygienist/Office Manager
Barbara Devine DMD
07.2000 - 01.2005
Dental Hygienist
Frank Petronella DDS
10.1999 - 07.2000
Dental Hygienist
Frank Graziano DDS, MAGD
10.1996 - 01.1999
Dental Hygienist
Dental Staffers
07.1996 - 12.2010
Associate of Science - Dental Hygiene
State University of New York
- Pankey Institutes Hygiene Program
- Dr. Michael Schuester's Center for Career Development
- Dentrix Dental Sysytems High Tech Training
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